"The Committee is aware of the recent allegations against Senator AI Franken, as well as the calls for an ethics investigation. While the Committee does not generally comment on pending matters or matters that may come before it, in this instance, the Committee is publicly confirming that it has opened a preliminary inquiry into Senator Franken's alleged misconduct." No other public statement will be made regarding the matter except in accordance with Committee Rules.

Franken has said he would welcome the committee’s investigation into the allegations.

Meanwhile, several Congressional Democrats are now publicly calling on Franken to resign.

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